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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.74, 3,080.56 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.74, 3,080.56 and 592.90 is: 889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.74 : 3,080.56 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.74/3,080.56 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.74x = 3,080.56 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.74x = 1,826,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,464.02/2,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.34

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